Phenakite and Austinite Physical Properties

Phenakite

Austinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-2.984.12

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

7.5-84-4.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Phenakite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Austinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Phenakite and Austinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Phenakite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.